Trail conditions
Banff National Park
Whether you're out for a leisurely hike or a longer adventure, make your trip a safe one by checking the latest conditions.
Important information
Be extra cautious when engaging in any activities to avoid injury and/or getting lost to help minimize the demands placed on emergency response, search and rescue teams, and on the health care system.
Current fire danger
CAUTION! Avalanche danger
You are responsible for your own safety. Check the Avalanche Bulletin for the latest conditions.
Vehicle parking is limited to designated areas only. Roadside parking is prohibited. Signage and monitoring will be used throughout the park to inform the public of parking restrictions and encourage compliance.
Dogs are allowed on all trails in the summer unless otherwise specified in trail restrictions and closures. Refer to the information below to find out about any special restrictions. Keep dogs on leash and under physical control at all times.
Wildlife and you
When you see wildlife, give them space for your safety and their survival. If you’re out on the trails, travel in tight groups of 4 or more, stay alert, make noise, carry bear spray and know how to use it.
Closures and restrictions
For a complete list of ongoing closures and restrictions, please visit our Important Bulletins page.
For more information, please contact us:
Banff: 403-762-1550
Lake Louise: 403-522-3833
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Fire Danger Rating
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banff National Park | Low | 2026-06-02: Not applicable; | Trail details |
Banff Area
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Easy |
Fenland Loop | Closed. | 2026-06-06: Closed until further notice; Flooded sections; Caution - river is flowing higher than normal. Exercise additional caution when walking near the river ; Check the important bulletins for more information; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Marsh Trail | Fair. | 2026-06-06: Wet and muddy; Heavy horse use; Caution - river is flowing higher than normal. Exercise additional caution when walking near the river ; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Silverton Falls Trail | Fair. | 2026-06-06: Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Johnson Lake Loop | Fair. | 2026-06-06: Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Cascade Ponds-Bankhead Trail | Fair. | 2026-06-06: Biking including pedal-assist e-bikes is allowed; Numerous trees down on trail; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Tunnel Campground Loop | Fair. | 2026-06-06: Respect all posted notices and signs; Biking including pedal-assist e-bikes is allowed; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Vermilion Lakes Drive | Good. | 2026-06-06: Biking including pedal-assist e-bikes is allowed; Respect all posted notices and signs; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Sundance Trail | Caution. | 2026-06-06: Biking including pedal-assist e-bikes is allowed; Caution - river is flowing higher than normal. Exercise additional caution when walking near the river ; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Johnston Canyon Trail | Fair. | 2026-06-06: Adhere to all posted warnings and closures along trails; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Check the important bulletins for more information; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Boom Lake Trail | Avalanche terrain. | 2026-06-06: Avalanche terrain; Wet and muddy sections; Slushy sections ; Snow covered sections; Risk of post-holing; Cleats recommended; Numerous trees down on trail; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Water Tower Trail | Fair. | 2026-06-06: Biking excluding e-bikes is allowed; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Healy Creek Trail | Fair. | 2026-06-06: Biking excluding e-bikes is allowed; Wet and muddy sections; Snow patches; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Spray River West Trail | Caution. | 2026-06-06: Caution - river is flowing higher than normal. Exercise additional caution when walking near the river ; Wet and muddy; Biking excluding e-bikes is allowed; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Spray River East Trail | Caution. | 2026-06-06: Caution - river is flowing higher than normal. Exercise additional caution when walking near the river ; Wet and muddy; Biking excluding e-bikes is allowed; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Sunshine Meadows / Rock Isle Lake Trail | Not recommended. | 2026-06-06: Avalanche terrain; Snowbound; Risk of post-holing; Check the important bulletins for more information; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Banff Legacy Trail: Banff–Banff East Gate | Good. | 2026-06-06: Biking including pedal-assist e-bikes is allowed; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Banff Legacy Trail: Vermilion Lakes–Bow Valley Parkway | Good. | 2026-06-06: Biking including pedal-assist e-bikes is allowed; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Cascade Valley Trail | Fair. | 2026-06-06: Biking excluding e-bikes is allowed; Wet and muddy sections; | |
 Moderate |
Upper Stoney Trail | Fair. | 2026-06-06: Biking excluding e-bikes is allowed; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Tunnel Mountain Summit Trail | Good. | 2026-06-06: Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Banff Avenue Trail | Fair. | 2026-06-06: Biking including pedal-assist e-bikes is allowed; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Surprise Corner to Hoodoos Trail | Caution. | 2026-06-06: Adhere to all posted warnings and closures along trails; Biking including pedal-assist e-bikes is allowed; Stay on trail; Flooded sections; Caution - river is flowing higher than normal. Exercise additional caution when walking near the river ; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Sundance Canyon Loop | Caution. | 2026-06-06: Respect all posted notices and signs; Wet and muddy sections; Caution - river is flowing higher than normal. Exercise additional caution when walking near the river ; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
C-Level Cirque Trail | Not recommended. | 2026-06-06: Avalanche terrain; Wet and muddy sections; Snow covered sections; Cleats recommended; Avalanche debris on trail; Avalanche risk: Beyond the viewpoint the trail crosses large avalanche paths.; Risk of post-holing; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Tunnel Bench Loop | Partially Closed | 2026-06-06: Check the important bulletins for more information; Respect all posted notices and signs; Biking including pedal-assist e-bikes is allowed; Wet and muddy sections; | |
| Moderate |
Sulphur Mountain Trail | Fair. | 2026-06-06: Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Ink Pots Trail | Fair. | 2026-06-06: Stay on trail; Adhere to all posted warnings and closures along trails; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Brewster Creek Trail | Poor. | 2026-06-06: Biking including pedal-assist e-bikes is allowed; Heavy horse use; Wet and muddy; Snow covered sections; | |
| Moderate |
Bourgeau Lake Trail | Not recommended. | 2026-06-06: Avalanche terrain; Snowbound at higher elevation; Risk of post-holing; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Healy Pass Trail | Not recommended. | 2026-06-06: Avalanche terrain; Snowbound at higher elevation; Risk of post-holing; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Redearth Creek Trail | Variable conditions. | 2026-06-06: Biking including pedal-assist e-bikes is allowed; Studded tires recommended; Avalanche terrain; Wet with muddy sections; Snow covered sections; Cleats recommended; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Rockbound Lake Trail | Not recommended. | 2026-06-06: Avalanche terrain; Snowbound at higher elevation; Risk of post-holing; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Cascade Amphitheatre Trail | Not recommended. | 2026-06-06: Avalanche terrain; Snowbound at higher elevation; Risk of post-holing; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Arnica Lake Trail | Not recommended. | 2026-06-06: Avalanche terrain; Snowbound at higher elevation; Risk of post-holing; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Harvey Pass Trail | Not recommended. | 2026-06-06: Avalanche terrain; Snowbound; Risk of post-holing; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Goat Creek Trail | Caution. | 2026-06-06: Biking including pedal-assist e-bikes is allowed; Caution - river is flowing higher than normal. Exercise additional caution when walking near the river ; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lake Minnewanka Trail: Trailhead–Stewart Canyon | Fair. | 2026-06-06: Biking excluding e-bikes is allowed; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lake Minnewanka Trail: Stewart Canyon–Aylmer Pass Junction | Fair. | 2026-06-06: Biking excluding e-bikes is allowed; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lake Minnewanka Trail: Aylmer Pass Junction–Devil's Gap | Fair. | 2026-06-06: Biking excluding e-bikes is allowed; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Bow Valley Parkway | Good. | 2026-06-06: Walk or bike in access only, road closed to vehicles; Respect all posted notices and signs; No parking on roadways, or highways; Biking including pedal-assist e-bikes is allowed; Wildlife corridor; Bear spray recommended ; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Tunnel Technical Trails: Return of the Jedi Trail | Fair. | 2026-06-06: Respect all posted notices and signs; Biking including pedal-assist e-bikes is allowed; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Tunnel Technical Trails: Star Wars Trail | Fair. | 2026-06-06: Respect all posted notices and signs; Biking including pedal-assist e-bikes is allowed; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
 Difficult |
Tunnel Technical Trails: Topp Notch Trail | Fair. | 2026-06-06: Respect all posted notices and signs; Biking including pedal-assist e-bikes is allowed; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Rundle Riverside Trail | Caution. | 2026-06-06: Biking excluding e-bikes is allowed; Wet and muddy sections; Deadfall on trail; Caution - river is flowing higher than normal. Exercise additional caution when walking near the river ; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
The Toe | Closed. | 2026-06-06: Respect all posted notices and signs; Check the important bulletins for more information; | |
| Difficult |
Cory Pass Loop | Not recommended. | 2026-06-06: No vehicle access; Avalanche danger at high altitude; Dangerous snow conditions; Risk of post-holing; Bridge(s) out; Stream levels are high; Numerous trees down on trail; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Aylmer Lookout Trail | Fair. | 2026-06-06: Watch for ticks; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Aylmer Pass Trail | Not recommended. | 2026-06-06: Avalanche terrain; Snow at high elevation ; Wet and muddy sections; Watch for ticks; | Trail details |
Lake Louise Area
Caution: Trails are covered with snow and ice at higher elevation. Hazards such as slipping, post-holing, difficult route finding and avalanche risk. Shuttle services to Lake Louise May 15 - Oct 15. Paid parking in effect at Lake Louise May 15 - Oct 15. Space is limited. Moraine Lake Road is closed to personal vehicles year-round. Shuttle services to Moraine Lake Jun 1 - Oct 12. See reservation.pc.gc.ca for Parks Canada shuttle bookings.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Bow River | Partially Closed | 2026-06-07: Trail section along the southwest side of Bow River CLOSED from May 15 to October 15; Biking including pedal-assist e-bikes is allowed; Wet and muddy; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Consolation Lakes Trail | Road access closed | 2026-06-07: Moraine Lake Road is closed to personal vehicles - shuttle bus access June - October; Snow covered sections; Wet and muddy; Risk of post-holing; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Fairview Lookout Trail | Snow covered with wet, muddy and slippery sections. | 2026-06-07: Snow covered sections; Wet and muddy sections; Slippery sections; Icy sections; Sturdy hiking boots and hiking poles recommended; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Great Divide Trail | Water on trail in some sections. | 2026-06-07: Biking including pedal-assist e-bikes is allowed; Parking lot closed.; Wet; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Lake Louise Lakeshore Trail | Good. | 2026-06-07: Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Moraine Lakeshore Trail | Road access closed | 2026-06-07: Moraine Lake Road is closed to personal vehicles - shuttle bus access June - October; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Paradise Connector | Poor. | 2026-06-07: Snow covered sections; Deadfall on trail; Wet and muddy; | |
| Easy |
Rockpile Trail | Road access closed | 2026-06-07: Moraine Lake Road is closed to personal vehicles - shuttle bus access June - October; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; Fragile alpine vegetation, stay on the trail; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Louise Creek Trail | Partially Closed | 2026-06-07: The lower section of the Louise Creek trail is CLOSED from May 15 to October 15 to help protect and improve important wildlife habitat. Hikers are asked to travel the new Tramline connector instead.; Wet and muddy; | |
| Moderate |
Big Beehive Trail | Poor. | 2026-06-07: Switchbacks from Lake Agnes to Big Beehive are steep, snowy and hazardous. Not recommended.; Avalanche terrain; Risk of post-holing; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Big Beehive to Plain of Six Glaciers Trail | Poor. | 2026-06-07: Switchbacks from Lake Agnes to Big Beehive are steep, snowy and hazardous. Not recommended.; Risk of post-holing; Avalanche debris on trail; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Castle Lookout Trail | Fair. | 2026-06-07: Sturdy hiking boots and hiking poles recommended; Watch for ticks; Wet and muddy; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Eiffel Lake Trail | No access. | 2026-06-07: No vehicle access; Snow at high elevation ; Risk of post-holing; Slippery sections; Not recommended; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lake Agnes Trail | Fair. | 2026-06-07: Snow at high elevation ; Icy sections; Slippery sections; Wet and muddy sections; Sturdy hiking boots and hiking poles recommended; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Lake Annette Trail | No access. | 2026-06-07: No vehicle access; Snow at high elevation ; Risk of post-holing; Slippery sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Larch Valley/Minnestimma Lakes Trail | Not recommended. | 2026-06-07: Snow at high elevation ; Risk of post-holing; Slippery sections; No vehicle access; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Little Beehive Trail | Fair. | 2026-06-07: Snow at high elevation ; Icy sections; Slippery sections; Wet and muddy sections; Sturdy hiking boots and hiking poles recommended; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Mirror Lake Highline Trail | Poor. | 2026-06-07: Snow covered sections; Slippery sections; Sturdy hiking boots and hiking poles recommended; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Pipestone Trail | Fair. | 2026-06-07: Biking excluding e-bikes is allowed; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Plain of Six Glaciers Trail | Poor. | 2026-06-07: Snow covered sections; Sections of deep snow; Risk of post-holing; Slippery sections; Sturdy hiking boots and hiking poles recommended; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Taylor Lake Trail | Poor. | 2026-06-07: Snow at high elevation ; Risk of post-holing; Deadfall on trail; Wet and muddy; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Tramline Trail | Partially closed, check trail details for additional information. | 2026-06-07: The lower section of Tramline is closed from May 15 until October 15. Begin from the Bow River parking lot, cross the bridge, take a left and follow the Bow River Trail until the junction with the new lower Tramline route.; Steep switchback section - use caution; Biking including pedal-assist e-bikes is allowed; Wet with muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Fairview Mountain Trail | Not recommended. | 2026-06-07: Avalanche danger; Snowbound at higher elevation; Risk of post-holing; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Moraine Lake Highline Trail | Road access closed | 2026-06-07: Moraine Lake Road is closed to personal vehicles - shuttle bus access June - October; Snow covered sections; Wet and muddy; Deadfall on trail; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Hidden Lake Trail | Not recommended. | 2026-06-07: Snow covered sections; Sections of deep snow; Wet and muddy; Risk of post-holing; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Deception Pass Trail | Not recommended. | 2026-06-07: Snow covered sections; Sections of deep snow; Wet and muddy; Risk of post-holing; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Paradise Valley and Giant Steps Trail | Road access closed | 2026-06-07: Moraine Lake Road is closed to personal vehicles - shuttle bus access June - October; Snow at high elevation ; Risk of post-holing; Deadfall on trail; Wet and muddy; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Sentinel Pass from Paradise Valley Trail | Road access closed | 2026-06-07: Moraine Lake Road is closed to personal vehicles - shuttle bus access June - October; Not recommended; Snow covered; Snowbound at higher elevation; Avalanche danger; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Saddleback Pass Trail | Not recommended. | 2026-06-07: Snow at high elevation ; Risk of post-holing; Slippery sections; Not recommended; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Sentinel Pass via Larch Valley Trail | Road access closed | 2026-06-07: Moraine Lake Road is closed to personal vehicles - shuttle bus access June - October; Not recommended; Snow covered; Snowbound at higher elevation; Avalanche danger; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Sheol/Paradise Connector Trail | Avalanche terrain. | 2026-06-07: Avalanche danger; Snowbound; Respect all posted notices and signs; Not yet maintained; Not recommended; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Wenkchemna Pass Trail | Road access closed | 2026-06-07: Moraine Lake Road is closed to personal vehicles - shuttle bus access June - October; Not recommended; Snowbound at higher elevation; Risk of post-holing; Difficult route finding ; | Trail details |
Icefields Parkway Area
Caution: Trails are covered with snow and ice. Hazards such as slipping, post-holing, difficult route finding and avalanche risk.
| Rating | Trail | Condition | Comment | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy |
Bow Summit Lookout Trail | Poor. | 2026-06-07: Snow at high elevation ; Risk of post-holing; Slippery sections; Not recommended; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Mistaya Canyon Trail | Fair. | 2026-06-07: Wet and muddy sections; Slippery sections; | Trail details |
| Easy |
Peyto Lake Viewpoint Trail | Snow covered with icy sections. | 2026-05-28: Snow covered with variable conditions: ice/snow crust/slush/fresh snow ; Cleats recommended; Stay on designated trails and viewpoints; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Chephren Lake Trail | Poor. | 2026-05-28: Not yet maintained; Deadfall on trail; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Bow Glacier Falls Trail | Partially Closed | 2026-06-03: Trail is closed at the end of Bow lake; no access to Bow Glacier Falls. For details, visit AREA CLOSURE - Bow Glacier Falls on "Banff National Park Bulletin" page; Adhere to all posted warnings and closures along trails; Wet with muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Cirque Lake Trail | Poor. | 2026-05-28: Not yet maintained; Deadfall on trail; Wet and muddy sections; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Helen Lake Trail | Poor. | 2026-06-03: Snow at high elevation ; Risk of post-holing; Slippery sections; Not recommended; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Parker Ridge Trail | Avalanche terrain. | 2026-05-29: Dangerous snow conditions; Avalanche danger; Snowbound; Not yet maintained; Not recommended; | Trail details |
| Moderate |
Nigel Pass Trail | Not recommended. | 2026-05-29: Dangerous snow conditions; Avalanche danger; Snowbound; Not yet maintained; Not recommended; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Dolomite Pass Trail | Poor. | 2026-06-03: Snow at high elevation ; Risk of post-holing; Slippery sections; Not recommended; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Glacier Lake Trail | Fair. | 2026-05-31: Wet and muddy; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Molar Pass Trail | Poor. | 2026-06-03: Snow at high elevation ; Risk of post-holing; Slippery sections; Not recommended; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
North Molar Pass Trail | Poor. | 2026-06-03: Snow at high elevation ; Risk of post-holing; Slippery sections; Not recommended; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Sunset Pass Trail | Poor. | 2026-06-03: Snow at high elevation ; Risk of post-holing; Slippery sections; Not recommended; | Trail details |
| Difficult |
Sarbach Lookout Trail | Poor. | 2026-06-03: Snow at high elevation ; Risk of post-holing; Slippery sections; Not recommended; | |
| Difficult |
Sunset Lookout Trail | Poor. | 2026-05-28: Snow at high elevation ; Risk of post-holing; Not yet maintained; | Trail details |
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